Camelids are members of the biological family Camelidae, the only currently living family in the suborder Tylopoda. The seven extant members of this group are: dromedary camels, Bactrian camels, wild Bactrian camels, llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos. Camelids are even-toed ungulates classified in the order Artiodactyla, along with species including whales, pigs, deer, cattle, and antelopes.
Camelidae
A dromedary camel (C. dromedarius) in the Australian outback, near Silverton, New South Wales
South American vicuña (Vicugna vicugna)
Image: 2011 Trampeltier 1528
Tylopoda is a suborder of terrestrial herbivorous even-toed ungulates belonging to the order Artiodactyla. They are found in the wild in their native ranges of South America and Asia, while Australian feral camels are introduced. The group has a long fossil history in North America and Eurasia. Tylopoda appeared during the Eocene around 50 million years ago.
Tylopoda
Life restoration of Agriochoerus antiquus
Life restoration of the primitive artiodactyl Diacodexis pakistanensis (foreground) being stalked by Pakicetus